--- title: Opperman & Son --- ![Our Story](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/our-story-stock.png?width=587&height=405&name=our-story-stock.png) # Servicing the Industry For Over 60 Years Opperman & Son Inc has successfully served the trucking industry with quality new and used equipment, repairs and parts since 1964, with four generations of family members working together. The long history of fathers and sons (and daughters) working together started in London in the late 1800s.  [Get in Touch](https://www.oppermansales.com/contact?hsLang=en) # Timeline ![Our Story 1884](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1884.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1884.png) Oscar John Opperman (1884-1941) worked with his father, Carl J.D. Opperman, producing electric cars under the title of “Carl Opperman Electric Carriage Co. Ltd.” in Clarkenwell, London. This started the long history of Opperman fathers and sons working together. 1884 ![Our Story 1908](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1908.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1908.png) In 1908, Oscar boarded a ship from London to the United States. Oscar settled in Chicago, IL with his wife, Frances Sinclair. David Sinclair Opperman (David Sr) was born in 1910. Growing up, his father Oscar owned a service station on Long Island, NY before moving west in the late 1910s.  1908 ![Our Story 1920](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1920.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1920.png) By the late 1920s, Oscar opened  the Pacheco Pass Garage, a gas station and mechanic shop, just outside of Gilroy, CA, with his son David Sr by his side.  1920 ![Our Story 1930](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1930.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1930.png) During the 1930s, Oscar and his two sons, David Sr and Ralph, went into business in the logging and lumber industry north of San Francisco in the Cazadero area. 1930 ![Our Story 1953](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1953.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1953.png) In 1953, David Sr. (1910-1991) moved his wife Elizabeth (Betty) and three kids; David Jr, Betsy, and Stephen (Steve) to Healdsburg, CA.  1953 ![Our Story 1960](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1960.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1960.png) David Opperman Jr (1932-2022) worked with his father David Sr, converting old logging trucks into water trucks in their Healdsburg shop. This business grew as they began renting out their converted logging rigs as demand for heavy equipment increased.  1960 ![Our Story 1964](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1964.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1964.png) In 1964, the business moved to its current location at 280 Kinley Drive in Healdsburg and David Opperman Sr with his son David Jr incorporated Opperman & Son.  1964 ![Our Story 1991](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-1991.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-1991.png) David Jr served time in the United States Air Force (1948 - 1955) and married his wife, Gloria, who he had five children with; Kim, David III, Brian, Marc, and Kara. David Jr. became President of Opperman & Son following his father’s death in 1991, until he retired in 1999 to do more adventuring.  1991 ![Our Story 2000](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-2000.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-2000.png) Stephen Opperman, known to many as Steve-O, excelled in his role on the sales and purchasing side of the business. He was key to the success and growth of the business. He served as President from 2000-2008, then stepped back so he and his wife Shirl could spend more time traveling in their motor coach.  2000 ![Our Story 2008](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-2008.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-2008.png) By 2008, the 3rd generation executed the perfect “divide and conquer”. David Opperman III managed the Service side of the business before retiring in 2023. Brian Opperman supervises the Parts side of the business. Marc Opperman has focused primarily on Sales and Purchasing, serving as President since 2008.  2008 ![Our Story 2013](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-2013.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-2013.png) The 4th generation came on board starting in 2013 with the addition of Whitney Opperman, Marc’s daughter, in an Inside Sales role focusing on New Equipment Sales. She currently serves in the General Manager role. Brian Opperman Jr, Brian Sr’s son, also joined the business in 2015 in the Parts Department where he currently serves as the Parts Warehouse Manager. 2013 ![Our Story today](https://www.oppermansales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/media/ourstory/ourstory-today.png?width=328&height=224&name=ourstory-today.png) Today at Opperman & Son, two generations of Opperman family members work side by side, including “the brothers” along with their two sisters, Kim and Kara. The family upholds the core values of the company: Quality, Service, & Integrity. We are proud to be celebrating 60 years in business and 4 generations of family involvement. We thank each one of our valuable team members and our long time repeat customers for making it possible.  Today ## The Family You Can Trust for All Your Trucking Needs The Opperman family stands by our values of Quality, Service, & Integrity. We value YOU, our customers, and aim to build trusting long term business relationships. ![Quality](https://www.oppermansales.com/hubfs/icons/icon_quality.svg) ##### Quality Our internal processes allow us to deliver a solid product in a timely manner at a fair price, with safety being our top priority. ![Service](https://www.oppermansales.com/hubfs/icons/icon_service.svg) ##### Service We aim to offer a high level of customer service, where we aren’t selling you just one truck, but building a relationship so we are your first call when an equipment need comes up. ![Integrity](https://www.oppermansales.com/hubfs/icons/icon_integrity.svg) ##### Inbound Strategy We believe in doing the right thing. We live honestly and uphold ourselves and our team to strong moral principles.